Its no wonder that salmon stars in so many low carb dinner recipes. Its a beautiful and fresh ingredient as is, so with just a few simple additions, it can brighten your weekday meals in a flash! This recipe for a Sweet & Spicy Salmon Rub is great for both salmon and pork, depending on what you and your family are in the mood for. Its made with brown sugar, so to keep it a low carb meal, make sure to substitute coconut sugar instead. It also incorporates kosher salt, whole mustard seeds (or ground mustard), whole fennel seeds (or ground fennel), ground ginger and cayenne pepper. After the sugar, salt and spices are combined, simply rub the seasoning mixture over the salmon, wrap it in plastic and chill for an hour. You can barbecue, bake or cook it on the skillet, but however you do it, this recipe is bound to be delicious! Pair it with some vegetables like roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts and a glass of sparkling water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Its perfect for summertime (or anytime) when youre looking for a healthy and clean dinner option. Better yet, it only requires a 5 minute meal prep, so its a good recipe to keep on hand when you need something quick! If youre a salmon lover, let this be your new go-to recipe.
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These 5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders from Chef Billy Parisi are one of our all-time favorite dinner recipes. Theyre gluten free, kid-friendly and low-carb, too, thanks to their coating of almond flour. All you need to bring these tenders to life are whisked eggs, almond flour, chopped parsley, salt and pepper, and chicken tenders. Once the tenders have been coated, simply bake them for 15 minutes on each side, then serve hot with your favorite sauces! Chef Billy notes that you can serve them with honey mustard or BBQ sauce, but if youre looking to skip the sweet, try a mayonnaise-based sauce with yellow mustard and a bit of garlic instead. You can even go for a spicy Cajun sauce with horseradish, paprika, cayenne pepper, mayo and a bit of sea salt. However you choose to dip these chicken tenders, rest assured, theyll be a tasty dish to eat! Pair them with a spinach or kale salad for a well-rounded meal or in the summertime, a fresh mix of tomatoes and basil from the garden with a drizzle of olive oil.
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This 5 Ingredient Almond Crusted Halibut with Lemon also comes to Bobs Red Mill from chef extraordinaire Billy Parisi. Its easy, nutritious, packed with flavor and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It calls for halibut fillets, butter, lemon juice, almond flour, sea salt, fresh pepper and chopped parsley. And with the optional lemon garnish, its the type of dish that looks and tastes gourmet (but takes little effort to throw together). Whether youre making this for a quick weeknight meal or a gathering with friends, pair your halibut with the grilled veggies of your choice and enjoy! Because its crusted in almond flour, its perfect for a satisfying and protein-packed dinner thats low on carbs. You can also make extra and mix your leftovers with spinach or kale and chopped tomatoes the following day for lunch.
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We know, the idea of a Paleo BLT is almost too exciting to handle! And this recipe really does include all the best parts of a delicious BLT sandwich: crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes. What makes this BLT a little different than its classic counterpart, and perfect for a low carb diet, is that its wrapped in a flatbread made with our Paleo Baking Flour. This unique and grain free flour is a blend of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour and can be used for everything from pizza to pancakes. What we love about this flour is that it allows for creativityyou can use our recipe as a starting point, then customize by adding your favorite herbs, spices, nuts, seeds or fruits. In the case of this BLT, some dried or fresh basil would add a nice touch! Before you prepare your sandwich, give your flatbread a spread of avocado oil mayonnaise for extra flavor (or even, add some sliced avocado to the sandwich before diving in to eat). You can also use turkey bacon in place of pork bacon if you prefer.
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Authentic pork schnitzel is often made with thinly pounded pork cutlets, coated and served with a creamy dill dipping sauce. Its a decadent meal that can be whipped up fast for a fun weeknight dinner. This version of Pork Schnitzel is made with a low-carb twist by using our Paleo Baking Flour. It incorporates pork loin cutlets, egg, water, salt, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg and ground cayenne pepper and uses avocado oil for frying. Serve this dish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley for a tasty take on this German pork classic. If you have a family filled with pork lovers, this is a super quick recipe to toss together while still maintaining your low-carb diet. When easing off the carbs, pork and other meats like beef and chicken are a good way to fill yourself up without feeling like youre missing your typical pastas and breads.
Other Low-Carb Pork Dinner Ideas
If you make all the recipes above and are looking for more quick and easy low carb dinner recipes, consider giving one of these a try! Once you get in the flow of cooking low carb dinners, the possibilities really are endless. Its all about how you mix up the ingredients and get creative with your variations!
